Ethics, Excess, Extinction
Provided by: Art Works for Change|Published on: November 11, 2022|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, AP
Type: Artwork
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Art Works for Change
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
- This online art exhibition from Art Works for Change features provocative pieces of art in three galleries that call attention to the human causes of the mass extinction of species occurring and the moral and ethical values we associate with other species.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This exhibition features a wide variety of artwork, including photography, tapestries, paintings, and videos.
Prerequisites
- The link takes you to the exhibition's main page. Scroll to the bottom to view each of the three individual galleries called "Ethics," "Excess," and "Extinction."
- The galleries feature images and embedded videos.
- Accompanying text for each gallery and each piece of art provides context and background information.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Art students can explore this exhibition and create their own artwork on a specific endangered species.
- The artwork is emotion-provoking and some of the images may be upsetting for students. Students can journal about or discuss their feelings and the ethical dilemmas explored in the works.
- Cross-curricular connections can be made with biology classes by using this resource as an extension activity when studying animal extinction.
- Here are other resources about animal extinctions, biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, ethics, and ecosystem dynamics.
This art piece exhibits the inhumane treatment accorded to animals and raises concern for a collective effort in protecting animals and biodiversity. This is recommended for teaching.
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